05-30-03obituaries

Ojai Post Office
and Comet Hale-Bopp,
as photographed by
Michael McFadden

Place a classified

Real estate

Related sites

THE OVN
408A Bryant Circle
Ojai, CA 93023
805.646.1476

e-mail:

Letter to the Editor

Guest Editorial

Thumbs Up or Down

Staff mailboxes

Obituaries for the week ending November 21, 2003

Thomas "Tom" Hugh Stallings

Thomas "Tom" Hugh Stallings, 80, of Ojai, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003. He was born May 27, 1923 in Santa Barbara, Calif.
He graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1942 and enlisted in the Army, where he served three years active duty during World War II. He earned a European African Eastern Campaign Medal and a World War II Victory Medal.
Mr. Stallings interests included cooking, hunting, fishing, and card playing.
In 1983, he married Goldena Isbell, and they spent time traveling, taking boat rides and playing cards.
He is survived by his wife, Goldena Stallings; brothers Phil and Bob Stallings; sister Claire Kirkendall; stepchildren Gary Isbell and Sonja Barrett; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be announced, to be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Ojai. Contact Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai, for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Charles Austin Shott

Charles Austin Shott, 85, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003 in Camarillo, Calif. He was born Nov. 3, 1918 in Butte, Mon. He was a resident of Ojai for 15 years, beginning in 1970.1985.
Mr. Shott was a 1st lieutenant in the Army Air Force during World War II. He was shot down by the Japanese in his B29 aircraft and was a prisoner of war from Aug. 20, 1944 until Aug. 29, 1945. He was honorably discharged in 1947, and discharged from the Air Force Reserve in 1955. He was awarded the Purple Heart.
He retired from Pacific Bell Telephone in 1970. His longtime career as a fisherman and boat captain spanned nearly 30 years.
Mr. Shott is survived by his wife, Betty Hebert Shott, of Camarillo; sister Elizabeth Clark of Woodland Hills; sons Steven Shott of Camarillo, and Craig Shott of Santa Barbara; daughters Teri McFarland of Encinitas, Donna Shott of Colorado, and Teryl Miller of Minnesota; and Betty's children, daughter Jeanne Faxon of Camarillo, and sons Gary Goss of Lake Elsinore, and Tim Goss of Wildomar.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Shott, his mother, Hazel Shott, and late wives, Betty Shott and Chloe Shott.
Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lobster Trap Restaurant, 3605 Peninsula Road, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Glenda Kaye Quinn

Glenda Kaye Quinn, 47, of Oak View, died from natural causes, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003 in Kingman, Ariz. She was born Nov. 19, 1955 in Logan, W.V., and had been a resident of Ventura County for 42 years before moving to Kingman to live with her son, who is a flight instructor.
She is survived by her son, Michael Quinn of Oak View and Kingman; mother Beulah Thompson of Oak View; sister and brother-in-law Sue and David Wilson of Oxnard; sister Mary Thompson of Auberry, Calif.; nephews Tim Wilson of New Haven, Conn., Jon Wilson of North Fork, Seth Quinn of Ventura, and Christopher DeMoore of Ojai; and niece Rebecca DeMoore of Ojai.
Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 16, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura. A service was held Monday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home, with Pastor David White of the Oxnard Bible Church and Dwight Clements of Oak View Church of Christ officiating. Burial followed at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura.

Robert Wooten Lannom

Robert Wooten Lannom, 85, of Casa Grande, Calif. died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003 at home. He was born Jan. 25, 1918 in Oakland, Calif., and had been a resident of Ojai since 1969, moving to Casa Grande about four months ago.
Mr. Lannom was a Navy veteran and a salesman for Canada Dry Bottling Company before retirement. His interests included working with wood and electronics.
He is survived by his daughters, D.E. Timm and Jeannie Brinlee, of Casa Grande, and Linda Jaimes and Nancy Soto, of Carpinteria; sons Tom Lannom of Santa Barbara, Dean Lannom of Kansas, and Billie Brocamonte of Ventura; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Darwin and Michael Lannom.
Private services were held.
Arrangements were under the direction of J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Casa Grande Chapel.

Gerda Elfriede Williams

Gerda Elfriede Williams, 77, of Ventura, died Tuesday, Nov.18, 2003 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura after a short battle with cancer.
She was born May 18, 1926 in Furstenwalde, Germany, to Max and Anna Balewski, the youngest of five children.
Shortly after World War II, she escaped from East Germany and traveled to Quebec, Canada. While visiting her older sister, Barbara Furman, in Anchorage, Alaska in 1953, she decided to stay for awhile. In 1954, she came to Southern California as a manager for Lerner's clothing store. When she moved to Ventura, she met Gerald Milton Williams. In 1956 they married, worked, and started a family in Ventura. The family's interests included traveling, camping and fishing. Her favorite camping spot was Twin Lakes in the high Sierras.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, Michael, daughter in-law Sharon and grandson Brian Michael Williams. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Monte Williams of Bishop; sisters-in-law Cora Williams of Bishop, and Katie Williams of Ventura; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; her parents, Max and Anna Balewski; her brothers and sisters; parents-in-law, H. Howard and Beulah Williams; and brothers- in-law Herbert and Ronald Williams.
Graveside service at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangments are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Charles Rex Stephens

Charles Rex Stephens, 76, of Ojai, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, from complica-tions of diabetes, at the Shoreline Care Center in Oxnard, where he had been a resident for the past six years. He was born Sept. 16, 1927 in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He had lived in Ojai for 36 years and in Ventura County for 50 years, coming from Texas.
Mr. Stephens was a reinforcement ironworker and a member of the Ironworkers Union 416. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in November 1952. He was also a member of the Citizen's Band Radio Club in Ojai.
Mr. Stephens and his son, Ray, built the family's home in Ojai.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Yvonne Stephens and Carl and Linda Gowan; son Charles Stephens; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Stephens, and his sister, Berna D. Walker.
Friends may call Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home, 316 E. Matilija St., Ojai. No services are planned.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Evelyn June Horne

Evelyn June Horne, 70, of Ojai, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003, after a six-year battle with cancer. She was born June 6, 1933 in Flint, Mich., to Earl Gray Craig and Sylvia Lavina Whitney Craig.
She graduated from Beecher High School in Flint, and moved to Arizona in the early '50s. In the 1970s, she moved to Thousand Oaks. Mrs. Horne owned a general store, ManaKai, in Maui, Hawaii, from 1978 to 1985.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Horne, of Ojai; mother Sylvia Cox of North Fort Meyers, Fla.; sons and daughters-in-law Bob and Nancy White of Bakersfield, and Stephen and Tammy Wells of Prescott, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Jim Goyet of Smithfield, Va.; sisters Delores Nelson and OraJean Craig, both of North Fort Meyers, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurses Association (Hospice), 1996 Eastman Ave. #101, Ventura, CA 93003.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake, Calif. Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Tom Sims

Tom Sims, 61, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 13, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Tom Sims was born on New Year's Eve, 1941, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Morro Bay and Ventura, graduating from Ventura High School. He was a man of many skills and worked in banking, real estate, as a Ventura County firefighter, and owned a local construction business.
He was married to his devoted wife, Edie, for 32 years; their loving relationship has been an inspiration to many. In their mutual commitment to each other, they created a loving home and family. His adoring daughters, Kelsie and Kari, son-in-law Brandon, and grandson Kyle Thomas, will always have strength from the love Tom showed to them in both actions and words. Tom will also be missed greatly by his mother, Ruth E. Sims, and his sister, Virginia Hill, of Fresno, California. Tom has countless relatives and friends who will miss his great sense of humor and zest for life.
Tom's 13-year battle with cancer began in the spring of 1992, and he showed everyone the true meaning of courage, bravery and love. His family would like to acknowledge the wonderful health care professionals who made our journey one of hope and compassion: Dr. Ann Kelley, Betsy, Dr. Rodnick, the City of Hope Cancer Research Center, and Hospice were invaluable in Tom's fight.
As an expression of love and sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the City of Hope Cancer Research Center in Duarte, California.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at the Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai, California.
Arrangements are under the direction of the locally owned and operated Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.